"Mr Trump welcomed the Hamas statement, saying: "I believe they are ready for a lasting PEACE." "Israel must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza, so that we can get the Hostages out safely and quickly! Right now, it's far too dangerous to do that. We are already in discussions on details to be worked out," he wrote on social media."
"Hamas said it was willing to release the hostages and hand over power to other Palestinians, but that other aspects of the plan require further consultations among Palestinians. Senior Hamas officials suggested there were still major disagreements that required further negotiations. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was prepared for the implementation of the "first stage" of Mr Trump's plan, apparently referring to the release of hostages."
Hamas signaled willingness to release hostages and hand over power to other Palestinians, while insisting other elements of the plan need further Palestinian consultations. Senior Hamas officials indicated significant disagreements remain and further negotiations are required. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was ready to implement the "first stage" of the US plan, apparently referring to hostage release, while his office reaffirmed commitment to ending the war on principles set earlier without addressing gaps with Hamas. President Trump welcomed the statement, urged an immediate stop to Gaza bombing to secure safe hostage release, and said details remain under discussion. Key mediators Egypt and Qatar welcomed the developments, and international figures urged seizing the opportunity for a ceasefire and hostage release.
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